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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.97, 8,593.77 and 3,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.97, 8,593.77 and 3,094.54 is: 4,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.97 : 8,593.77 = 3,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.97/8,593.77 = 3,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.97x = 8,593.77 × 3,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.97x = 26,593,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,765.02/5,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.60

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